According to a criminal complaint, between July 19 and July 20, a business garage located on Station Road, in Mercer Township, Butler County, was burglarized, and several items, including a Harley Davidson Motorcycle, a blue Yamaha 80cc quad, multiple aluminum rims, an Esab welder, a snap-on scanner, assorted tools, and two CB radios were stolen. Also taken during the burglary was a Stihl TS420 saw valued at over a thousand dollars.

The total of all items stolen is valued at approximately $42,550.00.

According to the complaint, on July 21, Justin Ealy texted a photo of the Stihl saw to a known man, asking if he would be interested in purchasing it for $300.00. The known man, knowing of the recent burglary, texted the owner of the business that was burglarized and asked if it was his saw. The owner was able to identify it based on the photo and then contacted State Police in Butler.

A meeting between the owner and Ealy was then arranged on July 21. During the meeting, Ealy was found in possession of the stolen saw.

Ealy was interviewed at the Butler-based State Police barracks on July 22.

According to the complaint, Ealy related that he, Matthew Bowser, and Leroy Bowser burglarized the Mercer Township property. He reported they traveled to the residence using a dual wheel truck with a trailer he borrowed from the known man, then Leroy Bowser cut a padlock to gain entrance to the building, at which time they took the items.

Ealy was arraigned in front of Magisterial District Judge William S. O’Donnell at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, July 22, on the following charges: